Files AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Managers

The best File Manager alternative to Files is Double Commander, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Files and loads of them are File Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Manager alternatives to Files are Total Commander, Spacedrive, OneCommander and Fossify File Manager.

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  1. Double Commander icon
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    Open-source file manager with dual-panel interface, inspired by Total Commander. Supports plugin use, advanced search, tabbed browsing, and runs smoothly with background operations. Unicode and multi-platform compatibility enhance its versatility.

    129 Double Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
    • Double Commander is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Files.

    • Double Commander is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Files.

    • Double Commander is Free and Open SourceFiles is also Free and Open Source
  2. Total Commander icon
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    A versatile file manager offering side-by-side dual-pane for intuitive navigation, powerful built-in FTP client, extensive archive format support, robust file comparison tool with editor, advanced multi-rename using regular expressions, and scalable customization options.

    177 Total Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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    Lightweight, smooth and snappy interface.

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    • Total Commander is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Files.

    • Total Commander is Freemium and ProprietaryFiles is Free and Open Source
  3. Spacedrive icon
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    Organize files across many devices in one place. From cloud services to offline hard drives, Spacedrive combines the storage capacity and processing power of your devices into one personal distributed cloud, that is both secure and intuitive to use.

    76 Spacedrive alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Open-source Android file manager offering ad-free, privacy-focused file management with offline access, no registration, secure access options, ZIP support, storage analysis, root navigation, SD card and USB support, file viewer, and extensive customization.

    62 Fossify File Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  5. GNOME Files icon
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    GNOME Files, formerly known as Nautilus, is the official file manager for the GNOME desktop, giving the user a simple way to navigate and manage its files.

    64 GNOME Files alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
     
  6. XYplorer icon
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    XYplorer is a file manager for Windows. It features tabbed browsing, a powerful file search, a versatile preview, a highly customizable interface, optional dual pane, scripting engine, and a large array of unique ways to efficiently automate frequently recurring tasks.

    93 XYplorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • XYplorer is the most popular commercial alternative to Files.

    • XYplorer is Paid and ProprietaryFiles is Free and Open Source
  7. FreeCommander icon
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    FreeCommander is an easy-to-use alternative to the standard windows file manager. The program helps you with daily work in Windows. Here you can find all the necessary functions to manage your data stock.

    114 FreeCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  8. File Explorer icon
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    Manage your files using a graphical interface with offline capabilities, no registration, zip support, and a lightweight design. Enjoy features like dark mode and ad-free usage on Windows. Known as Explorer, it helps present the taskbar and desktop elements since Windows 95.

    128 File Explorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Thunar icon
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    Thunar is a modern file manager for the Xfce Desktop Environment. Thunar has been designed from the ground up to be fast and easy-to-use. Its user interface is clean, intuitive, and customizable. Thunar is fast and responsive with a good start up time and directory load time.

    87 Thunar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
     
  10. Q-Dir icon
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    Q-Dir makes your files and folder easy to manage. Fast and easy access, with an amazing Quadro-View (4 panes) technique. You dont have to renounce the usual, Drag and Drop, all Views, and other functions of your system. No!

    95 Q-Dir alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
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